James A. Peters, Child Sexual Abuse, Wisconsin 2014

A Keshena man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for a heinous crime that shocked the community.

On January 8, 2014, James A. Peters, 27, of Keshena, located on the Menominee Indian Reservation, in the State of Wisconsin, committed a sex act with an 11-year-old female.

The victim, who was just 11 years old at the time, was incapable of appraising the nature of the conduct. Peters, who admitted to the abuse, was charged with one count of engaging in a sex act with a person incapable of appraising the nature of the conduct.

The case was investigated by the Menominee Tribal Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Benjamin L. Whittemore prosecuted the case.

Peters pleaded guilty to the federal information charging him with the crime on May 28, 2014. He was sentenced to 240 months of imprisonment, followed by a term of 15 years on supervised release.

The harsh sentence is a testament to the severity of the crime. Peters' actions had a profound impact on the victim and her family, causing irreparable harm and trauma.

The community can take some solace in knowing that Peters will be held accountable for his actions. The sentence serves as a reminder that child sex abuse will not be tolerated and those who commit such crimes will face severe consequences.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edwi/pr/keshena-wi-man-sentenced-20-years-prison-sexual-abuse-child